Daniel L.: Sit down and watch all the aerial artists on the rings, the hot men on the bars, and join in on yoga and hula hooping. Great relaxation spot!
Otto Khera: muscle beach includes "the rings" and exercise bars, hot dog on a stick nearby serves some bad good food, and the pier includes a carousel and amusement park .. and fishing Read more.
Katrina Reffner: i can watch those boys play on the rings all day long.... so yummy!
Ross Sheingold: It's a bit expensive, but at least you can make reservations for weekend brunch. Don't forget to validate your parking so it only costs $5 for valet. Quinoa salad is pretty tasty!
ToryBurch: This hotel is great for a family getaway. The restaurant, FIG, is one of L.A.’s top restaurants.
Patrick: Join the presidents club for free and Internet is free for all your devices.
Jessica: Yoga on the beach
Randall Taylor: The staff are great! Very informative and helpful. On top of that the hotel is beautiful and very clean. Wifi, breakfast buffet, heated pool, valet service, etc
Greg Christman: The hotel has beach cruisers available 2 use. Free for 2 hrs, then a small charge. Take advantage of the ride and hit the bike path along the beach.
4. Fred Segal
500 Broadway (5th St.), Santa Monica, CA
Clothing Store · Downtown Santa Monica · 57 tips and reviews
BluePrint: Fred Segal has everything, and now they have juice too! Pick up your BPCleanse at Fred Segal Salon and receive a free conditioning treatment with a service or a free yoga class.
Bravo: The home department is my favorite place to shop for gifts and great picture frames. Great selection of fun items. I love the sales help. -Galina Sobolev, Launch My Line
Ellen DeGeneres: If you're looking for good shopping in L.A., this is it! If you're looking for Fred Seagull, this isn't it. He lives down by the pier.
6. Palisades Park
9.3
Ocean Ave (btwn Colorado & Adelaide), Santa Monica, CA
Park · Wilshire-Montana · 58 tips and reviews
Ekaterina Kudelkina: Nice park with ocean view. Good place for yoga in the morning
Cilt & Co.: Very scenic spot to walk, run, ride your bike, or just have a picnic.
Heather Wetzler: great spot for an outdoor workout - - run or walk with a great view--watch the dolphins commute to Santa Barbara in the morning-
7. Viceroy Santa Monica
8.4
1819 Ocean Ave (at Pico Blvd), Santa Monica, CA
Hotel · Downtown Santa Monica · 62 tips and reviews
Otel.com: The hotel offers a yoga renewal package which includes a skinny classic cocktail as welcome drink, one hour yoga session, late checkout and more.
Gene Rygh: Love this property. Sweeping view of the beach and Ocean from our room.
Craig Miller: The douche-o-meter goes off the chart at the bar on Thursdays.
Aristotle Dreher: Wear your yoga pants!
Wolfgang Puck: The Farmer's Market is the place to be! Pastry Chef Sherry Yard is a regular, getting fresh, seasonal inspiration for her amazing desserts at Spago!
Bravo: Wednesdays - I get all my fresh produce here - you get to speak with all the farmers & vendors to keep up to date with what's fresh & the best quality and their recommendations. -Alex Reznik, Top Chef
11. Shutters on the Beach
9.0
1 Pico Blvd (at Appian Way), Santa Monica, CA
Resort · Downtown Santa Monica · 115 tips and reviews
The Leading Hotels of the World: The boutique hotel, located steps away from the Santa Monica Pier, offers surfing lessons, bike rentals and yoga on the beach to guests! Read more.
ToryBurch: The ultimate spot for a beachy-escape, this ocean front hotel manages to feel luxe and casual at the same time. Incredibly kid-friendly as well.
Travel + Leisure: Ask the concierge for a tour of the hotel's "beach gallery," featuring pieces from such artists as David Hockney, Roy Lichtenstein, and Claes Oldenburg.
Alanna Clerkin: Perfect for filling up on fruit after an hour at yoga works across the road!
Michael Falso: Cinnamon rolls are good, but Tiramisu rolls are Better!! Only really enjoy the cheesecakes and desserts, though. Cheesecake has yet to let me down.
Klarika Huszar: Our server, Image, was very friendly and made great suggestions - the tiger roll and the pad thai were amazing. Don't forget to check in and redeem your free truffle dessert!